GED Math and Order of Operations

It is important the you know the Order of Operations when preparing for the GED math test. If you are unsure of the order, perhaps this will help you remember.

Please First, do all math within parentheses and/or brackets
Excuse Then do exponents
My Then multiply OR divide from left to right
Dear
Aunt Finally, add OR subtract from left to right
Sally

Example: 3+2 * 4
First, multiply the 2 and 4 which equals 8. Then add the 8 to 3. Your answer is 11.

Here is one you can try on your own. 7+6 *3-5

Answer: 20